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The Harker School

Address: 500 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129

Telephone: (408) 249-2510

Website: harker.org

San Jose, CA / PK, K-12 / Private

Since 1893, The Harker School has believed the best way to prepare students for the future is to provide an environment that brings out their best in the academic, extracurricular, and personal domains. With a thriving global education program, arts and athletics a crucial part of the curriculum, superb faculty, and flexible course placement, Harker offers rich opportunities for students to discover and nurture their own talents, develop self-confidence, and unleash their creative potentials, fostering a challenging and supportive environment where inspiration has no limits.

Overall Niche Grade: A+

Academics: A+

Diversity: B

Teachers: A+

College Prep: A+

Clubs & Activities: A+

Sports: B-

Organization Memberships:

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Tuition

Yearly Tuition: $45,877

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

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Average Financial Aid —

The Harker School Rankings

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Best High Schools for STEM in California: 1 of 557

Best College Prep Private High Schools in California: 1 of 335

Best Private K-12 Schools in California: 1 of 142

Academics

Average Graduation Rate: 100%

Average SAT: 1480 (193 responses)

Average ACT: 33 (58 responses)

Popular Colleges

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

A+ Stanford University: 124 Students

A+ University of California – Los Angeles: 107 Students

A+ University of California – Berkeley: 105 Students

A+ University of Southern California:100 Students

A+ Harvard University: 76 Students

A+ University of Pennsylvania: 71 Students

A+ Columbia University: 66 Students

A+ Yale University: 66 Students

A+ Duke University: 63 Students

A University of California – San Diego 59 Students

Culture & Safety

POLL: 100% of students agree that they feel safe at their school.10 responses

POLL: 80% of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.10 responses

Students

Diversity: B

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students: 2,044

POLL: 92% of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.12 responses

POLL: 50% of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.12 responses

POLL: 25% of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.12 responses

Student Diversity

Asian: 69.1%

White: 28.3%

Hispanic: 1.7%

African American: 0.8%

Native American: 0.1%

Multiracial: 0%

Pacific Islander: 0%

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1

National: 16:1

POLL: 88% of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.16 responses

POLL: 81% of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.16 responses

POLL: 88% of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.16 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities: A+

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation: Average

Boys Athletic Participation: Average

POLL: 100% of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.8 responses

POLL: 88% of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.8 responses

POLL: 100% of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.8 responses